The brochure from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) introduces the Manufacturing-X initiative, which aims to establish a sovereign, cross-sector data ecosystem for industry. The goal is to strengthen the resilience, sustainability, and competitiveness of global supply chains through decentralized structures. The document provides a detailed description of the strategic pillars of the collaboration as well as the technical foundation, which is based on interoperability and common standards. A comprehensive overview of funded research projects in sectors such as the semiconductor, chemical, and aerospace industries illustrates the practical implementation. By involving small and mid-sized enterprises and international partners, the initiative aims to create a digital foundation for innovative, data-driven business models. The publication thus serves as a guide for the digital transformation of industrial value creation.